Full Description
An accessible and engaging second workbook on musical theatre, presenting students with the next steps for extending their skills in acting, dancing and singing. Filled with imaginative practical and theoretical exercises, this workbook reveals the anatomy of musical theatre and offers inspiration, challenges and companionship along the path to successful performance. In so doing, it enables students to structure their time and hone their abilities, so that they can achieve their full potential in what is seen as an exciting but intimidating field. Through this interactive approach, students are challenged to take responsibility for their own learning and development, by closely examining the acting, singing and choreographic demands of musical theatre.
This is an ideal text for undergraduate students on musical theatre degree programmes, and general theatre and performance programmes where optional modules on Musical Theatre are offered. In addition, this resource is well suited to students taking accredited and non-accredited Diploma courses in musical theatre.
Contents
PART I: WAYS OF WORKINGIntroduction: Using this book
1. The World of Musical Theatre
2. Creating a Reflective Journal
PART II: UNDERSTANDING MUSICAL THEATRE Using part two
3. The making of a musical
4. Making the musical your own
PART III: PREPARING FOR PERFORMANCE Using part three
5. Deciding the condition of our tools
6. Sharpening our physical and vocal tools
7. Sharpening our mental tools: energy, curiosity and imagination
8. Exploring the context of a song and the creation of a dramatic a role
9. Talking with choreographers
PART IV: CRITICAL THINKING IN MUSICAL THEATRE. Using part four
10. Rehearsal, performance and reflection
11. Writing a review
Index of Topics and Bibliography.
